Celebrate the start of the 2026 camping season with the Run for the Roses! We will have racing related games & events throught the weekend; capped off by a viewing party of the 152nd running of the Kentucy Derby!
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Opening Weekend/Off to the Races 🏇
May 01, 2026 - May 03, 2026
May 01, 2026
9:00 AM -
11:00 AM
May 01, 2026
Start the day with cartoons in the Rec Hall!
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Show us your best sun, rainbow or Yogi Bear™!
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Head over to the Tiki Hut for full menu dinner & drinks options.
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Join us in the Arcade for Friday night Candy Bar Bingo! $1 per card. All ages welcome.
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Hang out after bingo for our Friday night dance party with DJ's Dustin & Dakota! One of those silly bears might stop by for a boogie!
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Join in all the fun- snap a pic of your campfire- find the post on Facebook and drop your photo in the comments!!
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Request your song, grab the mic and show us how it's done!
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Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am. Please be courteous when traveling from site to site.
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May 02, 2026
Show us your best sun, rainbow or Yogi Bear™!
Location: The Snack Shack Opening Weekend/Off to the Races 🏇Add to my calendar
Start the day with Cartoons in the Rec Hall!
Location: The Rec Hall Opening Weekend/Off to the Races 🏇Add to my calendar
Saturday's start with the Pledge of Allegiance and a beary fun dance party! Meet at the Yogi Bear statue at the entrance to the park at 10am! The barrel train will run directly following.
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All aboard! The barrel train rolls out at 10:10am from the Train Station… keep your eyes peeled — a silly bear might be nearby! 🐻✨
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Join us in the Rec Hall for a free weekend themed craft.
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Take home the ultimate souvenir! Tie dye your own Jellystone Park™ t-shirt! $15 per shirt, please pre-pay in the Snack Shack!
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Weekend Themed Activity
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Weekend Themed Activity
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Where, oh where can those silly bears be? Keep your eye out for us! But- because they can't help themselves- they will stop for pictures! 🤳
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All aboard! The barrel train rolls out at 4:30pm from the Train Station… keep your eyes peeled — a silly bear might be nearby! 🐻✨
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Head over to the Tiki Hut for full menu dinner & drinks options.
Location: The Tiki Hut Opening Weekend/Off to the Races 🏇Add to my calendar
All aboard the Yogi Bear™ Train at 6:30pm! Meet us at the Train Station for a silly, smile‑filled ride with the big bear or one of his friends!
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Join us in the Arcade for some pre-race festivities! Pick your horse and watch the big race at 6:57pm!
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Join us in the Arcade for Saturday night Candy Bar Bingo! $1 per card. All ages welcome.
Location: The Arcade Opening Weekend/Off to the Races 🏇Add to my calendar
Join in all the fun- snap a pic of your campfire- find the post on Facebook and drop your photo in the comments!!
Location: Your Site Opening Weekend/Off to the Races 🏇Add to my calendar
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am. Please be courteous when traveling from site to site.
Location: The Campground Opening Weekend/Off to the Races 🏇Add to my calendar
May 03, 2026
Show us your best sun, rainbow or Yogi Bear™!
Location: Snack Shack Opening Weekend/Off to the Races 🏇Add to my calendar
Start your day with cartoons in the Rec Hall!
Location: The Rec Hall Opening Weekend/Off to the Races 🏇Add to my calendar
All aboard! The barrel train rolls out at 9:30am from the Train Station… keep your eyes peeled — a silly bear might be nearby! 🐻✨
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Color a weekend themed picture in the Rec Hall!
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